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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.21, 1,053.50 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.21, 1,053.50 and 215.24 is: 322.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.21 : 1,053.50 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.21/1,053.50 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.21x = 1,053.50 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.21x = 226,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,749.00/702.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.91

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